Geographical Data
Characteristics and Sources
Format:Hardback
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Published:25th Feb '02
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Provides a comprehensive overview of the characteristics relatingto remote sensing, cartography, censuses/surveys andadministrative/statutory. Presents up-to-date information in thisremarkable growth area, with clear explanations of the problems andpitfalls as well as the potentiality of analysing geographicaldata.
An ideal book for both those already confident with GIS technology,and the novice user.
* Covers spatial and thematic worldwide geographical data
* Exemplifies the problems and pitfalls of using geographical data
* Provides introductory details of GIS without the need for aseparate text
* Refers to the latest internet sources
* Covers geographical data relating to the environmental and humandomains
* Focuses on digital geographical data
"...well conceived and contains much useful reference material..." (Int Journal of Geographical Information Science, January/February 2003)
ISBN: 9780471970859
Dimensions: 233mm x 160mm x 22mm
Weight: 595g
272 pages